Self-regulated learning is not do-it-yourself learning
Self-regulated learning is a concept that has become firmly established in education in recent years. It appears in vision and mission statements, professional development courses, policy documents and teachers’ lounges. But what does it actually mean? And just as important: what does it not mean?
In an extensive conversation with educator Barend Last – primary school teacher, educationalist and author – one thing quickly became clear: much of what we think about self-regulated learning is not entirely correct.